SharpMinds Music Academy

Yamaha Junior Music Course (JMC)

Designed for 4-5 years old

• Two-year program (4 semesters, Books 1-4)

• Parents’ participation

• Comprehensive music curriculum covering:

‣ Keyboard/Piano playing

‣ Ear training using solfege

‣ Singing and rhythm training

‣ Ensemble

‣ Music notation and reading

‣ Creativity

‣ Music appreciation

• Graduates from the JMC continue their music studies through the Yamaha extension programs.

A 3-year keyboard program for children ages 6-9 years old

• Subjects taught include:

‣ Piano/Keyboard skills

‣ Ensemble

‣ Keyboard harmony

‣ Arranging

‣ Sight singing and sight playing

‣ Music theory

‣ Rhythm training

‣ Ear training (solfege)